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Cavalier Thrift Store awards $8,000 in scholarships

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The Cavalier Thrift Store awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to area students that will be furthering their education in the fall of 2026.The Thrift Store awards scholarships to students that are enrolling in a two-year technical/trade school, or a vocational program of study.

From the pastor’s

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From the pastor’s desk

Leroy Aufenkamp

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

On May 17, 1776, the Continental Congress “called for a national day of fasting and prayer before signing the Declaration of Independence”.Two hundred and fifty years later on May 17, 2026 held on the National Mall in Washington D.C. was a “Rededicate 250” celebration.

Prism of prose: Image

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Prism of prose: Image

Clint Van Camp

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Image making is big business in the modern world. Image has been an issue since the beginning of time. In the creation story, God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26, NIV). It was a perfect image.Man’s fall came in the garden and the image collapsed on earth.

How is Jesus a King?

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How is Jesus a King?

Carey Kinsolving And Friends

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

“If Jesus is a king, where’s his crown and castle?” asked Henry, 8. “I’ve seen Disney movies.Kings are supposed to wear gold and sit on thrones.”When most people think of kings, they picture palaces, parades, armies, and riches. But in John 19:17–22, we see a very different kind of king.

Civic-minded community members

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Civic-minded community members: City Clerk, Sonia Misialek

Christine Jensen

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

This is the second in a series of stories on essential people who assist our communityThere are many facets to keeping a small town running smoothly and every person behind the scenes does their part to keep the community vibrant and thriving.

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Bell sentenced to maximum for DUI injury and death

Mike Alan Steinfeldt

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Travis Dean Bell was sentenced to the maximum for each count against him in Northeast Central District court in Grand Forks on Monday, for an accident that severely injured Nicole Louthain of Grand Forks and killed her six-year-old daughter, Katarina.

Senior Trypp Castillo doing a happy dance on his way to receive his diploma. Photo by Andrea Johnston

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Drayton High School Graduation

Andrea Johnston

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

On Sunday, May 17, 11 high school seniors adorned in caps and robes entered the Drayton gymnasium for their commencement ceremony.Trypp Castillo provided the opening remarks and invocation, praying for guidance for the graduates, as well as courage, wisdom and kindness.

Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., hands out informational packets on Trump Accounts during an event in Bismarck discussing the new accounts on May 11, 2026. Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor

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Rep. Julie Fedorchak promotes Trump Accounts as investing in kids’ futures

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., promoted new Trump Accounts Monday as a way for North Dakotans to save for their children’s future.The accounts are part of a pilot program authorized in the One Bill Beautiful Bill Act.

Deer season set, apply online

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Deer season set, apply online

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

North Dakota’s 2026 deer season is set, with 39,100 licenses available to hunters, down 3,200 from last year, the lowest total in over half a century. Muzzleloader licenses were also reduced, and antlerless deer gun licenses are not available in several units.

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Bachmeier visits Cardinal Country

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

By Valley News and Views Staff On May 7, North Dakota State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier made an appearance at the Langdon Area School District and the Munich School District.

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